Dolce Vita

5811 Avenue N, Brooklyn, NY 11234
Italian
Last inspected: Mar 21, 2026
55
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

The inspection history at Dolce Vita is still short, with only two visits logged. Dolce Vita was last inspected on Mar 21, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

By comparison, the average Brooklyn facility scores 77, putting Dolce Vita on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

2
Inspections
4
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 21, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations.
View 4 violations
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
05D
Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
04C
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
55
Oct 18, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
06B
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dolce Vita last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dolce Vita on file is from Mar 21, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Dolce Vita compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Dolce Vita most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Dolce Vita's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dolce Vita have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Dolce Vita means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.